Hail History

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Hail history for Branford, CT

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Aug 26, 2024
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles76

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Branford on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Aug 26, 2024. Hail is most common here in August and April.

Recent hail near Branford

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Branford in the last two years.

Hail days near Branford by year

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When hail season peaks near Branford

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (2) and April (1).

JanFebMar1AprMay1Jun1Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Branford

Aug 26, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Northford (7 mi from Branford)

Apr 22, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · North Branford (5 mi from Branford)

Jun 28, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · West Haven (8 mi from Branford)

Jul 21, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Augerville (8 mi from Branford)

Aug 1, 2011 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Hamden (8 mi from Branford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Branford

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 13, 2021EF0Damascus
1 mi from Branford		1.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 10, 2016EF0Montowese
5 mi from Branford		2.7 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Branford

76 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Branford since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 103 mph on Aug 13, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 2026103 mph, measuredNew Haven Airport, Woodmont, West Haven
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNorth Haven
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202569 mph, estimatedGuilford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, measuredMomauguin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 17, 202458 mph, estimatedDamascus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202458 mph, estimatedDamascus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202469 mph, estimatedCenterville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202458 mph, estimatedNorth Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202363 mph, estimatedNorth Branford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202358 mph, estimatedAugerville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Branford; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Branford.

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